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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women's Day was celebrated on March 8 This celebration focused on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world A few women from Presbyterian Village North and The Outlook at Windhaven sat down with us to share tips for young women pursing their dreams Read more
ON THE ROAD PODCAST
In this episode Country Singer, Jay Allen and Talk Show Host, Leeza Gibbons share their experience with Alzheimer's. Watch episode.
WELCOME HUGS COORDINATOR
We are pleased to announce Tiffany Johnson as the Helping You Grow Strong (HUGS) Coordinator, working in collaboration with Forefront Living Read more
ZIEGLER CLOSES ON FINANCING FOR BELLA VIDA
Specialty investment bank Zielger closed on $230 3 million in funding for Bella Vida, an independent living and memory care community being developed by Forefront Living in the La Cantera area of San Antonio Along with other available funds, the bonds will be used to finance and refinance the cost of acquiring, developing and constructing the new retirement community Read more
INTRODUCING: TIERNEY TITUS, CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
We are pleased to announce that Tierney Titus joined the Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) team as a Certified Child Life Specialist. In this role she will provide individualized care to children through play, self-expression activities and developmentally appropriate education. Tierney looks forward to bringing a new perspective and fresh ideas to continue growing and expanding the FPH Child Life Program. She’s excited to report that Faith Kids returns on April 10, and Camp Erin 2025 will take place from June 20-22. Please join us in welcoming Tierney! Read more. Read about Child Life Month.
APPRECIATION FOR FPH SOCIAL WORKERS DURING SOCIAL WORK MONTH
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the incredible dedication of social workers. At Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH), we are grateful for our outstanding team of social workers: Lauren Barr, Rusty Carter and Isabel Zepeda who bring compassion those we serve every day. Read more.
HEALING HARMONY AT FPH
The halls of the T Boone Pickens Hospice Center were recently filled with the lovely sounds of classical music, as internationally accomplished pianist and teacher, Dr Jeeyung Lee, performed in the Spiritual Care Center Dr Lee is currently pursuing certification as a music practitioner and is dedicated to bringing comfort and healing to others through her music Read more Watch video
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON A FPH VISIT
Last month a group of special volunteers visited a few Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) patients to shower them with love. The group included Public Relations and Events Manager Wendy Van Bemmel, Video and Visual Content Coordinator Sarah Macias, Cristo Rey Work-Study Student Jocelyn Ramirez and Senior Consultant Health Care and Life Services CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) Mary Lippel. They each took time to write write about their perspective of what it meant to make these special stops. Read more. Watch video.
Lauren Barr
Rusty Carter
EACH MOMENT MATTERS LUNCHEON
CO-CHAIRS: SUSAN AND LORA FARRIS
Forefront Living Foundation is pleased to announce that Susan Farris and Lora Farris will co-chair the 2025 Each Moment Matters Luncheon (EMM). This exceptional mother-daughter team brings a wealth of experience, passion and commitment to philanthropy to plan EMM, and we are honored to have them lead this signature fundraising event.
Save the date and join Susan and Lora on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole for an afternoon of inspiration and impact. The Each Moment Matters Luncheon benefits Faith Presbyterian Hospice, supporting compassionate end-of-life care and grief support services for families. Read more.
On Monday, March 25, the Forefront Living Foundation hosted members of the Advisory Council for an engaging gathering at the home of Andy and Dr Patrick Walsh Shelley Craig, Program Director at Faith & Grief, was the featured speaker and shared powerful words about disenfranchised grief Read more SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 16, 2025
11:00 AM | Bites and Bellinis | Registration Open 12:00 PM | Luncheon Begins Hilton Anatole Hotel | Imperial Ballroom Click here to learn more
SPRING ADVISORY COUNCIL GATHERING
SUPPORT
GRIEVING CHILDREN THIS SUMMER: SHOP CAMP ERIN WISH LISTS
Grief is a journey no child should walk alone Through the Camp Erin program, Faith Presbyterian Hospice provides comfort, guidance and hope to children coping with loss
You can make a meaningful difference by shopping from the Camp Erin Amazon Wish Lists, helping provide essential self-care items, coping tools and books for both children and their caregivers' use at camp and beyond Read more
OAW THERAPY ROOM OPENS DOORS TO HEALING
The Therapy Room at The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) officially opened on March 10. This specialty service provides outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy for residents as well as patients of any age with a doctor’s order. Read more.
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TEAMMATE SPOTLIGHT ON JULIE LEBID
Julie Lebid has worked as an Executive Assistant at The Outlook at Windhaven since May of 2024. In this role, she supports the administrative team, managing schedules and meetings as well as assisting with special projects and event planning. Read more.
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PVN VOLUNTEERS UNITE TO FIGHT HUNGER
Presbyterian Village North (PVN) residents and teammates rolled up their sleeves to make a hands-on impact in the fight against hunger in their community
Read about the Therapy team’s outing to Feed My Starving Children.
AL residents serve others.
Read about the Assisted Living (AL) residents’ donations to Our Calling. Therapy team packs food.
PVN SOUND BATH IN NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE
Presbyterian Village North (PVN) recently hosted an inaugural wellness event introducing its residents to the transformative practice of floating sound baths at their Indoor Lifestyle Fitness Center pool. This session, led by master reiki practitioner Meghan Herrera, of Graceful Transcendence, an intuitive healer renowned for her expertise in sound therapy and senior wellness, marked a significant step in integrating holistic therapies into senior wellness programs. Read more.
PVN ACHIEVES CERTIFIED PARKINSON DISEASE CARE COMMUNITY STATUS
We are proud to announce that Presbyterian Village North (PVN) is now officially a Certified Parkinson Disease Care community! This designation reflects PVN’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care and support for residents living with Parkinson’s Disease. Read more.
ROLLING THE DICE ON FUN: PVN’S CASINO NIGHT BRINGS HIGH STAKES EXCITEMENT!
Lady Luck was in the house at Presbyterian Village North (PVN) on March 27, as residents stepped into a dazzling evening of cards, cocktails and camaraderie at the muchanticipated fourth annual Casino Night!
With an atmosphere buzzing like a high-stakes casino, more than 130 Independent and Assisted Living residents gathered for a night of friendly competition and nonstop fun. Read more.